Archive for September, 2009
Perthshire raspberry crop in July
July is the time of year when raspberries are ripe and utterly delicious. Perthshire is famed for its production of this crop where the soft summer climate is particularly favourable for its growth.
To grow raspberries, the first year after planting, the flowers should be removed to help the plant build up reserves. From the second […]
The Crafty Star of Fables living at Newbarn Farm
A symbol of European literature for centuries, the Red Fox has appeared in countless Aesop’s fables as the crafty and sly fox who always outwits everyone. To this extent this is true. The fox is very crafty; it has been hunted down mercilessly in English fox hunts, and shot just for its fur, and yet […]
New Holiday Cottage - Great Success Story!
WOW! We have had our first few guests visitng our new ‘flagship’ self-catering cottage! The feedback and comments we have had, have far surpassed our exceptions - we feel very proud - and very fortunate to have had such favourable feedback! And we love Badgers Holt too!
Spurred on by such posititivity we have now embarked […]
Self Catering Breaks in The Lake District
Whether you are going for a cottage holiday in The Lake District or a traditional family break in a caravan or holiday apartment, the option of self catering is likely to come up and is one you should definitely consider.
Self catering simply refers to not having any food options as part of the package. In […]
Glencoe, Appin, stunningly beautiful. Week free June 28th
Glencoe, Lochaber, Appin self catering near Ben Nevis. Late availability for Highland holiday. Sorry folks but we have nearly sold out for the summer. A German lady wanted the week commencing 28th June for her family, but then she could not get a ferry, so it is now available.
The price and availablility details are here
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